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M_Peror
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TOR
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Registered: Aug 2001
Location: Bruges, Belgium
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Up we go!
| quote: | Valencia street track joins F1 calendar
The European Grand Prix will be held on a new street circuit in the Spanish city of Valencia from 2008.
The seven year deal was announced in Valencia today, and means that Spain will henceforth have two grands prix as Barcelona has a contract to host the Spanish GP until 2011.
Formula 1 is currently extremely popular in Spain due to Fernando Alonso's world championship success, with a huge crowd expected for this weekend's Catalunya race.
Although Valencia has a permanent racetrack on the outskirts of the city - which is regularly used for F1 testing - the European GP will be held on a street track around the harbourside.
Valencia's deal to host this year's America's Cup yacht race has revitalised the city's port area and brought considerable investment and development.
A grand prix is seen as an ideal way to maintain the Valencia's profile after the yacht event this summer, and for F1 to capitalise on the 'Alonso effect' in Spain.
McLaren launched its 2007 car in Valencia in January, with Alonso conducting an F1 demonstration in the city's streets as part of the event.
Asked for his thoughts on the announcement at Thursday's Spanish GP press conference, Alonso said: "Now we have two grands prix in Spain and for me it will be okay and I twill be nice to see how it develops in Spain the last four or five years as before we didn't even have television coverage four years ago and now we are going to have two Grands Prix in the country, so it is very special.
"So I am happy for the motor sport in Spain but for us it is not a big change to take the plane to Valencia or take the plane to Italy..."
The Valencia circuit will be the first new street venue to join the F1 calendar since the short-lived Phoenix track that hosted the US GP from 1989 to 1991. |
| quote: | Singapore night race confirmed for 2008
Singapore is to stage Formula 1’s first night-time race in 2008 after the country confirmed a five-year deal with Bernie Ecclestone on Friday.
The Southeast Asian country will have the honour of hosting F1’s first race under floodlights, with the inaugural event on a new street circuit pencilled in for next September or October.
The announcement ends weeks of speculation about whether Singapore would feature on next year’s calendar and is the second new street race to be added to the 2008 schedule in as many days, after Valencia confirmed its own grand prix from next season.
“I am very pleased to welcome Singapore to the Formula 1 family and we look forward to this exotic addition to the championship,” Ecclestone said.
“This will be the first fully lit street race in Formula 1.
“As a night race we anticipate it will quickly establish itself as one of the most dramatic and atmospheric races on our calendar.
“I know the Formula 1 drivers, teams and fans are all looking forward to coming to Singapore next year.”
The race will take place on public roads around the downtown Marina Bay area, with the race proposals including powerful lighting systems that will replicate daylight conditions and stringent safety measures to ensure both driver and spectator safety.
“It will be more than just a motor race,” said Singapore's minister of state for trade and industry, Mr S Iswaran.
“We envision it to be a national festival, and one that presents many opportunities for participation for everyone, both visitors and Singaporeans alike.
“Singaporeans are excited about the race coming to Singapore and I share their enthusiasm.
"Singapore looks forward to welcoming the Formula 1 drivers, teams and fans to Singapore next year.”
The good news for European television viewers is that the decision to stage the Singapore GP at night means the race will be broadcast in Europe at a more fan-friendly hour. |
Bron: itv.com/f1
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